Revolving ribbon-cabinet.



J. W. VAN PATTEN.

REVOLVING RIBBON CABINET. APPLICATION FILED MAY 3, 1909.

Patented Sept; 21. 1909.

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REVOLVING RIBBON CABINET.

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JOHN W. VAN PATTEN, F CI-IETEK, WISCONSIN.

REVOLVING RIBBON-CABINET.

Application filed May 3, 1909.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN W. VAN PATTEN, a citizen of the United States,residing at Ghetek, in the county of Barron and State of WVisconsin,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in RevolvingRibboil-Cabinets; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear,and exact description of the invention, such as will enable othersskilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to a revolving ribbon cabinet of that class whichis adapted to display ribbons in mercantile establishments.

The object of the invention is to provide a cabinet of this kindcomprising an endless carrier having a series of ribbon carriers orreceptacles, and means for rotating the carrier in order thatthe severalrespective carriers or ribbon receptacles may be successively brought inposition to be seen by the operator.

The further object of the invention is to provide means for supportingthe ribbon bolts in position. And a still further object is to providemeans for measuring the ribbon as it is unrolled from its bolt.

l/Vith the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention consistsof certain novel features of construction, combination and arrangementof parts, as will be more fully described and particularly pointed outin the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a cabinetembodying my improvements; Fig. 2 is a central longitudinal sectionthereof; Fig. 3 is a vertical transverse section taken on line 33 ofFig. 1; Fig. 4 is a similar view taken on line l4 of Fig. 1; Fig. 5 is ahorizontal section taken on line 55 of Fig. 1; Fig. 6 is a detail endview of one of the ribbon receptacles; and Fig. 7 is a detail sectionalview of the measuring device.

In the embodiment illustrated, the cabinet comprises an upright casing1, provided with the front opening 2, in which is slidably mounted awindow 3. An endless carrier consisting of a pair of flexible belts 6,and a series of ribbon receptacles 7, arranged between the belts, ismounted for longitudinal movement within the casing, the belts of thecarrier passing over the wheels 8 and 9, respectively, arranged at theupper and lower ends of the casing.

Specification of Letters Patent. Patenig gd Sqgiyt, 21 1939,

Serial No. 493,613.

the carrier are arranged to pass through the guide plates 10, which aresecured to the bearing blocks 11, and are formed by suitably bendingpieces of metal to form the side flanges 12. Each of the ribbonreceptacles 7, is of substantially semi-circular form in cross-section,and is provided at its outer ends, with the lateral portions ll, whichare riveted or otherwise secured to the belts of the carrier. Each ofthe ribbon receptacles is provided at one side edge'with a spacedV-shaped portion 15, which is formed by bending the adjacent side edgeof the receptacle and which forms a receiving groove 16. The outer edgeof the outer piece 17, of the V-shaped portion is provided with aninwardly extending flange 18. The free ends of the ribbon bolts are heldin position and the bolts held against displacement in their respectivereceptacles by curved springs 19, each provided at its outer end with acatch 20, which is adapted to be fitted in the V-shaped portion ofeither of the receptacles, and engage the fiange 18 thereof, whereby itis held in position. The outer end of each spring is provided with acurved portion 21, which bears upon the free end of the ribbon. Thecarrier is rotated by the handle 22, which is connected with thesprocket gear 23, mounted in suitable bearing 24, arranged at one sidepiece of the casing. A sprocket chain 25, passes from the sprocket gear23, and over a second larger sprocket gear 26, keyed to the axle for theupper rollers 8.

A measuring device 27, is arranged in the casing in front of the carrierto measure the ribbon. This device comprises a downwardly extendingcasing 28, one side of which is extended through a longitudinal slot 29,formed in the sill of the'casing, and is provided at its outer end witha knob or handle 31, by means of which the device is adjusted laterally.The measuring tape 32, is permanently fixed at one end to the upper endof the rear side of the receptacle, as at 33, and after extending undera pulley 34-, carrying a weight 35, passes through the slot 29, of thesill 30, and the handle or knob 31. The free end of the cord is providedwith a stop 36, to limit the downward movement of the weight 35, whilethe extreme outer end of the measuring tape 32 is provided with the ring37, the purpose of which will be evident.

In the operation of the device, the handle The belts of l 22 is rotatedto bring the respective ribbon carriers or receptacles in position to beseen rectly in front of the ribbon bolt, and the free end of the boltand the measuring tape 32, pulled out together until the desired lengthof ribbon has been unwound from the bolt.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with theaccompanying drawings, the construction and operation of the inventionwill be readily understood without requirii'ig a more extendedexplanation.

Various changes in the form, proportion and the minor details ofconstruction may be resorted towithout departing from" the principle orsacrificing any of the advantages of this invention. defined in theappended claims.

I Having thus described my invention, what I claim is:

1. In a device of the class described, an upright casing, an endlesscarrier having a plurality of ribbon receptacles mounted therein,springs to hold the free ends of ribbon bolts in position and to holdthe bolts against sliding bodily within their respective receptacles,means of engagement between the springs and the receptacles, and meansfor rotating the carrier.

2. In a device of the class described comprising an upright casing, anendless carrier having a plurality of ribbon receptacles mountedtherein, means for rotating the carrier, V-shaped portions'formed atcertain of the sides of tho receptacles, curved springs having. catchesat their inner ends to'e'ngage the V shaped portions of the receptacles,an outwardly bent outer end to bear upon the ribbons; and a measuringtape mounted for lateral adjustment in front of the carrier.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in'presence of twosubscribing witnesses.

lVitnesses A. T. GALBY, I. R. GAVIN.

